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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: STS-129 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A
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Nov 16, 2009

STS-129 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the astronauts on the STS-129 crew, dressed in...

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NASA image: Opportunity Takes a Last Look at Rock Exposure Before Heading to   Victoria Crater
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Aug 24, 2006

Opportunity Takes a Last Look at Rock Exposure Before Heading to Victoria Crater

This true-color image shows a circular indentation in a flat-topped rock surface. Around the edge of the hole is a...

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NASA image: El Niño Surges; Warm Kelvin Wave Headed for South America
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Dec 17, 2009

El Niño Surges; Warm Kelvin Wave Headed for South America

The most recent sea-level height data from the NASA/European Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2 oceanography...

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NASA image: Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida
Video
Aug 19, 2025

Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida

These images and video show the Orion stage adapter for Artemis II leaving NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in...

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NASA image: Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida
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Aug 19, 2025

Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida

These images show the Orion stage adapter for Artemis II being prepped for shipment and then packaged in a large...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-129 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A
Image
Nov 16, 2009

STS-129 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the astronauts on the STS-129 crew, dressed in...

JSC
NASA image: Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida
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Aug 19, 2025

Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida

These images show the Orion stage adapter for Artemis II being prepped for shipment and then packaged in a large...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-125 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A
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May 11, 2009

STS-125 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A

STS125-S-009 (11 May 2009) --- After suiting up, the STS-125 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040: Depleting Chemicals
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May 6, 2015

Big Ozone Holes Headed For Extinction By 2040: Depleting Chemicals

The next three decades will see an end of the era of big ozone holes. In a new study, scientists from NASA Goddard...

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NASA image: Electrodynamic Dust Shield: Heading to the Moon on Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1
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Dec 19, 2024

Electrodynamic Dust Shield: Heading to the Moon on Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1

An innovative technology developed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is preparing for its journey to the Moon as part...

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NASA image: View of the ISS as the Shuttle Endeavour heads home after the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 19, 2007

View of the ISS as the Shuttle Endeavour heads home after the STS-118 Mission

S118-E-09341 (19 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A
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May 11, 2009

STS-125 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A

STS125-S-010 (11 May 2009) --- After suiting up, the STS-125 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: Warm Pacific Water Wave Heads East, But No El Niño Yet
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Aug 4, 2004

Warm Pacific Water Wave Heads East, But No El Niño Yet

Sea-level height data from NASA U.S./France Jason altimetric satellite during a 10-day cycle ending July 27, 2004,...

JPL
NASA image: Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida
Image
Aug 19, 2025

Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida

These images show the Orion stage adapter for Artemis II being prepped for shipment and then packaged in a large...

MSFC
NASA image: Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida
Image
Aug 19, 2025

Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida

These images show the Orion stage adapter for Artemis II being prepped for shipment and then packaged in a large...

MSFC
NASA image: Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida
Image
Aug 19, 2025

Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida

These images show the Orion stage adapter for Artemis II leaving NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

MSFC
NASA image: Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida
Image
Aug 19, 2025

Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida

These images show the Orion stage adapter for Artemis II being prepped for shipment and then packaged in a large...

MSFC
NASA image: Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida
Image
Aug 19, 2025

Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida

These images show the Orion stage adapter for Artemis II leaving NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

MSFC
NASA image: Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida
Image
Aug 19, 2025

Final Piece of Rocket Hardware for Artemis II Heads to Florida

These images show the Orion stage adapter for Artemis II being prepped for shipment and then packaged in a large...

MSFC
NASA image: Grapple of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft
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Oct 28, 2012

Grapple of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft

ISS033-E-016899 (28 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released...

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NASA image: Rosie Rios, Presented by NASA WIN and HACE Advisory Groups.
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Feb 8, 2017

Rosie Rios, Presented by NASA WIN and HACE Advisory Groups.

Rosie Rios, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States explores how understanding our history will provide a clearer...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 22, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, speaks during a multilateral...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon undocking from the International Space Station
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May 18, 2014

SpaceX Dragon undocking from the International Space Station

ISS040-E-000407 (18 May 2014) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released...

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NASA image: Thermo-Mini device with integrated sensor system and data storage
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Aug 4, 2021

Thermo-Mini device with integrated sensor system and data storage

jsc2021e033556 (8/4/2021) --- Thermo-Mini device with integrated sensor system and data storage - Placed on the...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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